This project marked my journey into the independent research and led my moto of how already available technology can be used for alternative use in 2017.
Problem: - How I can communicate with someone with hearing disability, after seeing a school kid communicating with a chai shop owner.
After broadening the problem, I visited the especially abled school kids and learn about their learning behavior in a classroom. The speculation led to the conclusion that
- Indian education system works on teachers dictate students and students write in notebook which leads to neck pain in students.
- Parallelly to my own struggle to communicate with student led me to this Solution.
These innovative glasses assist hearing-impaired students in classroom lectures and daily conversations. Featuring two microphones for 360-degree listening and a vibrating motor for haptic feedback when called, they display real-time captions on the lenses without obstructing everyday viewing, ensuring seamless communication and inclusivity.
Parts
Raspberry Pi Zero W, Adafruit I2S MEMS Microphone, Vibrating Motor, OLED Display 32x128, 100 mm focal lens, Mirror piece, 3d printed partsGoogle Speech to Text Api.
Cycle-Solar - Making Solar industry clean
Welcome to Cycle-Solar, headquartered in Surat, we're dedicated to addressing the escalating issue of solar waste in India and globally. As India rapidly expands its solar energy capacity, the mounting accumulation of solar waste poses significant environmental challenges. Through innovative technologies and sustainable solutions, Cycle-Solar aims to revolutionize solar waste management, ensuring a cleaner and greener future for all. Join us on this journey towards a circular economy powered by solar energy.
ISSUE - India's rapid solar energy expansion leads to a looming crisis: solar waste accumulation.
STATISTICS - By 2030, India may generate 340 kilotons of solar waste, mainly 67% from Rajasthan (24%), Gujarat (16%), Karnataka (12%), Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh.
CONSEQUENCE - Improper disposal risks soil and water contamination, endangering ecosystems and public health.
CHALLENGE - Lack of comprehensive policies and infrastructure for effective solar waste management exacerbates the problem.
PRELIMINARY RESEARCH RESULTS
• PV Panel Components: Easily separated with impressive efficiency within 2 minutes to separate Glass, EVA, Back Sheet & Silicon cells.
• Silver Extraction: Achieves a remarkable 95% extraction rate.
• Silicon Recovery: 99% recovery achieved within 30 to 45 minutes.
• Glass Recovery: 100% intact glass recovery achieved.
Nexsel Tech
My love for interdisciplinary research is undying!
At Nexsel Tech, I introduced new products designed with international customers and manufacturers in mind, while also addressing light spectrum and heat dissipation issues.
Restoration of Historical Photographs from the Head Hunter Tribe in Nagaland.
In 2021, my neighbor approached me with a unique request: to restore some old photographs. Intrigued and eager to help, I was excited to see what she had. She presented me with 15 historical photographs from Nagaland, India, dating from 1959 to 1982. These images, belonging to the Head Hunter tribe, were the only existing photographs of her grandmother and their community, making them invaluable.
Recognizing the immense historical significance of these photographs, I immediately set to work. My first step was to scan the images to create digital copies. This would allow for more efficient restoration and preservation.
During this project, I utilized Google Colab notebooks for image restoration and discovered two powerful tools:
Microsoft - Bring Old Photos Back to Life: A supervised learning-based image restoration algorithm.
GPEN - GAN Prior Embedded Network for Blind Face Restoration in the Wild: A GAN-based approach for face restoration in photographs.
The results were remarkable, showcasing the power of AI in bringing old photos back to life. However, I faced significant challenges due to the lack of high-end hardware and a stable Internet connection, which made it difficult to work on high-resolution scanned images. Despite these obstacles, the project underscored my resourcefulness and commitment to preserving historical artifacts through innovative technology.